Bogota vs Budapest vs Chiang Mai vs Lviv vs Prague vs Sofia

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Population 10,978,360 1,768,073 1,166,978 731,387 1,305,737 1,270,169
Official language(s) Spanish Hungarian Thai Ukrainian Czech Bulgarian
Level of English Low High Low Low High High
Main airport El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Sofia International Airport (SOF)
Most common months to visit January - March, December March - June, September - November November - April May - September June - October April-June, September-October
Currency COP - Colombian Peso ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) THB - Thai Baht (฿) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted almost everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes No
Average monthly costs $1097 $1230 $974 $922 $1806 $1289
Rent $480 $499 $274 $400 $780 $567
Groceries $82 $108 $169 $91 $158 $10
Dining out $174 $202 $108 $151 $240 $227
Cafe $22 $29 $45 $21 $53 $27
Coworking space $77 $120 $95 $79 $175 $140
Mobile internet $11 $9 $11 $4 $24 $10
Public transportation $23 $36 $60 $5 $61 $30
Taxis $28 $27 $20 $12 $33 $12
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $10 $16 $19 $40
Sport and cultural events $22 $24 $8 $13 $19 $18
Museums and sights $7 $7 $8 $9 $35 $12
Nightlife $46 $43 $62 $43 $50 $82
Gym $15 $37 $41 $22 $56 $23
Yoga $57 $48 $55 $30 $66 $62
Massage $37 $26 $10 $27 $37 $29
SIM card options Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Telenor AIS, DTAC Vodafone, Kyivstar Vodafone, T-Mobile A1, Telenor, Vivacom
Tipping 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés
Taxi apps Uber, Cabify Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Uber, Uklon Uber, Liftago TaxiMe, TaxiStars
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital.
Local food specialities Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator
Eat like a local Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas.
Vegetarian / vegan options 104 options on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 90 options on HappyCow 9 options on HappyCow 112 options on HappyCow 20 options on HappyCow